the bad news 1st, clutch

[juanbenae]

what can i expect to pay for a clutch replace on an sc? (hands covering ears, and flinching)

[jrdavid68]

If done correctly by a reputable shop - $1400 - $1600

[scottb]

How difficult is it to do the job yourself?

[CarreraS2]

This is a pretty easy job. There are some things you need to disconnect, and you have to be able to jack the car up pretty high, but it's not hard. There is surprisingly few connections tethering the engine to the chassis on a 911!

Plus, it's a good chance to really clean things up in the engine bay while the engine is out.

There are tons of posts and some articles on this site about removing the engine and changing the clutch.

[Eugene at Pelican Parts]

If you have the means (garage, tools, time, and energy), I recommend you do it yourself. Of course, having a shop do it will be a lot quicker, but they won't go through the detail of cleaning every nook and cranny, addressing minor leaks, and working on other 'while you're in there' issues. The bulk of the work is in the engine/trans removal and installation. PM me your location if you're up for the job. If you're close enough, I'll help out where I can.

[surflvr911sc]

The hardest part would be the engine drop, great time to learn. Invite some guys over and feed them Beer, it will go quick and everybody will learn something. Worked for me.

You will also save a lot of money.

[Eugene at Pelican Parts]

Funny... three of us said basically the same thing at the same time.

[ChrisBennet]

Easy job. My first automotive project was changing the brake pads in my VW Rabbit. My 2nd project was doing the clutch in my 911. It's that easy.
-Chris

[Rick Lee]

Another vote for DIY clutch job. I was a total know-nothing and DIY'ed my G50 clutch update. Made a lot of great friends, saved a lot of money and learned an incredible amount. Now I'm fearless!

[scottb]

How much are the parts?

[1fastredsc]

Yeah dude, if you can manage to do it yourself it should save you about 1k. So if you needed an incentive to conquer your fear, maybe frugalness will do it

[Rick Lee]

I'd say plan on at least $500 in parts and another $200 if you need a new flywheel. Then, of course, there are all the "while you're in there" temptations.

[scottb]

Assuming no serious damage, can the flywheel just be resurfaced, or should it be replaced?

[Rick Lee]

You should have it looked at by a pro. Serious may not look serious to the untrained eye. I dunno if you can have them resurfaced. For a lousy $150-$200 for a new one, I wouldn't cut corners here.

[1fastredsc]

If you want to resurface it it must be measured for thinkness, there's a factory spec on how far it can wear, just like the brake rotors. Past that spec and you can't cut it down anymore.

[geof33]

If your there on your own (saving money), spend some of the savings on a lightwieght flywheel and pressure plate. Do the return helper spring and the throwout bearing, even if it's "good" maybe even the helper at the pedal.

As the others have said, dropping the engine is the hardest part, the rest is easy, other than some awkwardness under the car. See if you know anybody that knows someone with a lift. Dropping an engine with jack stands is a PITA, but doable. Your better off doing ramps.

[Jim Smolka]

While you are in there...
Check/replace the shifting bushings
Clean, Clean, Clean...
Check the engine tin rubber seals. Be sure they go around the tin correctly.
Replace the oil pressure switch
Replace the clutch cable
Replace the rear main seal
Check hoses to make sure they are not brittle
Don't forget to get the ring gear off the old pressure plate
Replace the TO bearing guide tube
Replace the C spring and replace the 2 small bearings, washers and oring in that assembly